Health Care Assistant-Mental Health Assistant

New Zealand Government
Permanent Part time Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Job Description

Health Care Assistant (HCA) / Mental Health Assistant (MHA), STAR Palmerston North
Location: Palmerston North Hospital: Permanent Part time
Benefits
* An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
* A professional and supportive culture and team setting
* Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
* Tailored wellness programmes
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are currently seeking to recruit a health care / mental health assistant to work in our Rehabilitation and Older Adult Mental Health wings within STAR Palmerston North.
This is a permanent 0.6 FTE position working rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, across both specialty wings, with opportunities to broaden your knowledge and skills across each discipline.
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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent Part time
Location: Whanganui, New Zealand
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026